Don't Be Catfished: Tips For Safe Online Dating

Don't be catfished like many others. Check out these tips for safe online dating.

Investigate

Before you decide to proceed with online dating make sure that you research and investigate everything. Do a background on yourself and check what information is available on-line about yourself. Knowing what is already out there will help draw possible red flags and help you take steps in securing your information from the internet.

A simple Google (or internet) name search will open several windows and provide you with information about the person you're interested in. Searching someone online will disclose possible criminal charges and/or if the person even exists. Google allows you to perform an image search as well which could confirm whether or not an image of a person is being used in an online relationship scam or other internet hoaxes.